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March 19, 2010
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SAF Grassroots Effort PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 05 January 2009
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Make Your Voice Heard!

Become a Floral Industry Grassroots Advocate

Grassroots Guide to Survival

SAF's grassroots program is designed to put you in position to build a relationship with your lawmakers. Congressmen need to hear from their constituents, and by connecting a face to a name you can start developing your relationship today. SAF is making it easy for you to reach out to your Congressmen and Senators with our Guide to Grassroots Survival.

This page is designed to help you develop an influential relationship with your lawmakers. To make a difference and be heard by your lawmakers, you don't have to be one of the major power brokers here in Washington, DC, but you must be active! When it comes to grabbing the attention of Congress, constituents have the most strength. Your voice as much as your vote helps shape the policies that are passed on Capitol Hill and how they affect the floriculture industry. Use these tabs below to begin making an impression on your lawmakers in 2009 and beyond.

Got Questions, Contact SAF!
SAF GR Contact Information

What is a Grassroots Campaign?

Grassroots activism is a coordinated effort from a group of people who believe in a certain cause; in our case the promotion of the floral industry. SAF connects you to people in the floral industry who are concerned about these issues. To have a successful grassroots campaign, efforts must be timely and coherent. The floral industry needs to speak with a unified voice in order to influence the power players at the highest level.


 WHERE DO I START?

  • Do you know who your Representative is? Go here to find yours.

  • Do you know your two Senators? Not sure, find out here.

  • Have you attended SAF's Congressional Action Days (CAD)?

  • Got Questions? We are here to help; .
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT MY LAWMAKER?

  • E-MAIL!! E-MAIL!!

  • Call their office in Washington, D.C. or in your District

  • Fax your letter to their office

  • NO SNAIL MAIL! Mailed letters take too long.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED BY HOSTING AN EVENT OF YOUR OWN?

Look at what other SAF Members have done:


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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CAPITOL HILL?
  1. Check out the SAF Government Relations Blog, Capitol Letters

  2. Get the inside scoop on what matters to the floral industry.

  3. Policy made in Washington, D.C. affects you and your business!

  4. SAF Government Relations has a Twitter feed as well. Get up to the minute news ... Tweet us!

 WHAT MORE
CAN I DO?


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  • Participate in SAFPAC - SAF's political action committee

  • Meet with your Representative or a staff member.

  • Host a Tour of you business for your member of congress.

  • When should I do more?
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